Potato Soup

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 3 lbs potatoes
• 1 (15 ounce) can butter beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (15 ounce) can refried beans
• 3 tablespoons butter
• 2 2/3 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Recipe

• 1 rinse and cut the potatoes into thirds. drain and rinse butterbeans. place them in a large pot with water to cover, add half the salt and bring to a boil. reduce heat to a simmer and cook until the potatoes are very soft -- about 45 minutes. drain the potatoes and beans, discarding the water, and return them to the pot. mash them with a potato masher until the consistency you desire. add the refried beans, butter and stir until melted. add the chicken stock, pepper and remaining salt and bring the soup back to a simmer. divide among 8 bowls and serve the soup hot. can be garnished with scallions, cheese, and bacon.